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Massey Communication ranks among world’s top 100 in ShanghaiRanking
Communication at Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University has been ranked among the top 100 programmes in the world, and is the only university in Aotearoa New Zealand included in the 2026 ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects for Communication.
Icons and rising innovators recognised as finalists for the 2026 New Zealand Food Awards
Open any pantry, fridge or freezer in Aotearoa and what might you find? There are the renowned classics, celebrated as shelf staples. Then, there are the challengers – the food products that build on familiar favourites to showcase inventive new perspectives.
Animal science degree expands with two new majors for 2027
Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University is expanding the Bachelor of Animal Science with two new majors in response to growing demand for graduates with the skills to support the future of Aotearoa New Zealand’s primary industries.
Ngā Haumi ki te Ao hosts Te Huinga Tauira on the Auckland campus
Nearly 400 students were welcomed to Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University’s Ōtehā campus over semester break for Te Huinga Tauira – an annual gathering of Māori student associations in Aotearoa New Zealand.
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Massey Business School and TradingView to bring students and staff closer to markets
Students within Massey Business School will have the opportunity to test their theories in international market conditions, applying their academic learnings without any financial risk.
Print in a digital world: Massey hosts three-day event in collaboration with The Embassy of Germany
The future of printing was explored during Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University’s event The Future of Print, as part of its ongoing partnership with The Embassy of Germany.
Massey Communication ranks among world’s top 100 in ShanghaiRanking
Communication at Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University has been ranked among the top 100 programmes in the world, and is the only university in Aotearoa New Zealand included in the 2026 ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects for Communication.
How the people of Palmerston North helped build Massey 99 years ago
The key role that the people of Palmerston North have played in the 99 year history of Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University is the focus of a presentation at Palmerston North City Library during local history month.
Research news
What would it take for schools to start later?
Could starting school later help teenagers get the sleep they need? New research is examining what would help or hinder schools introducing later start times for senior secondary students in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Massey professor to deliver key lecture at University of South Florida
Professor Mohan Dutta is speaking at the Humanities Institute at the University of South Florida (USF) later this week, exploring how research can be reshaped by listening to communities whose knowledge is often overlooked.
How hydrated is your cat? New study investigates feline feeding habits
A new research project is investigating the feeding habits of domestic cats across Aotearoa New Zealand to better understand how moisture in their diets may influence health as they age.
New research examines how farmers view data sharing in an increasingly digital agricultural sector
A new research project exploring how agricultural stakeholders respond to and make decisions about emerging technologies aims to better understand how farm data is governed, shared and used in Aotearoa New Zealand’s rapidly evolving agricultural landscape.
Student success news
Massey graduate’s menstrual cup steriliser wins James Dyson Award
Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University industrial design alumna Sophie West is the New Zealand winner of the James Dyson Award for her product designed to make cleaning menstrual cups easier.
Nursing student recognised for compassion and quiet leadership
Bachelor of Nursing student Lily Groom has been named the recipient of the 2026 Jodee Redmond Memorial Award, recognising her compassion, generosity and commitment to supporting others.
All four of student’s projects selected as Best Design Awards finalists
Industrial design student Toby McGuffie has been named as a finalist in the 2026 Best Design Awards for four of the projects he completed during his time at Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University.
Massey design alumna takes out top prize at WOW
Seventeen years of creativity, experimentation and determination have led to design alumna Kayla Christensen taking out the Supreme Award at this year’s World of WearableArt (WOW) show.
Opinion and features
Opinion: Be alert, not alarmed: prepare early for El Niño
By Professor Danny Donaghy
What happens when a neighbourhood bottle store closes? We asked local residents
By Stephen Randerson
Opinion: Could the City Rail Link change how New Zealand builds cities?
By Professor Imran Muhammad and Dr Arshad Javed
Awards and appointments
Icons and rising innovators recognised as finalists for the 2026 New Zealand Food Awards
Open any pantry, fridge or freezer in Aotearoa and what might you find? There are the renowned classics, celebrated as shelf staples. Then, there are the challengers – the food products that build on familiar favourites to showcase inventive new perspectives.
Psychology Professor recognised with national fellowship
Head of School of Psychology Professor Kirsty Ross has been elected a Fellow of the New Zealand Psychological Society, in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the profession.
CanConstructNZ team wins Research Team of the Year Award for impact on New Zealand’s construction sector
Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University’s construction and built environment researchers are celebrating after winning the Research Team of the Year Award at the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Awards in Auckland last week.
Massey Professor elected President of leading mathematics education research group
Professor Jodie Hunter has been elected President of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA). She is the first academic outside of Australia to lead the organisation in its 50-year history.
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Massey graduate’s menstrual cup steriliser wins James Dyson Award
Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University industrial design alumna Sophie West is the New Zealand winner of the James Dyson Award for her product designed to make cleaning menstrual cups easier.
Nursing student recognised for compassion and quiet leadership
Bachelor of Nursing student Lily Groom has been named the recipient of the 2026 Jodee Redmond Memorial Award, recognising her compassion, generosity and commitment to supporting others.
All four of student’s projects selected as Best Design Awards finalists
Industrial design student Toby McGuffie has been named as a finalist in the 2026 Best Design Awards for four of the projects he completed during his time at Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University.
Massey design alumna takes out top prize at WOW
Seventeen years of creativity, experimentation and determination have led to design alumna Kayla Christensen taking out the Supreme Award at this year’s World of WearableArt (WOW) show.
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